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something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else
- with his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect complements to each other
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verbSynonyms of complement (Entry 2 of 2)
to serve as a completing element to
- this silk handkerchief will complement your suit very nicely and give it a bit of dash
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“Complement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/complement. Accessed 28 Feb. 2020.
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The first known use of complement was in the 14th century
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